MSIB XXI-045 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 044 Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code…
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MSIB XXI-044 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94, the Gretna Harbor Traffic Control Light 97…
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MSIB XXI-043a UPDATE -Waterway Status – Fireworks Displays within the COTP New Orleans Zone July 1 through July 4, 2021 This is a revision to Marine Safety Information Bulletin, Vol. XXI, Issue 043, distributed on June 25, 2021, to include…
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MSIB XXI-042 At 0600 on June 26, 2021 the Carrolton Gauge read 8.75 feet; the measures of MSIB Vol XXI Issue 042 are in effect. CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 9 FEET AND FALLING This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI,…
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MSIB XXI-041 As a result of the Bayou Sorrel Lock Gauge reading below 5.5’ and falling, the COTP New Orleans has rescinded the previous high water safety advisory for the Bayou Sorrel area. Vessels may resume normal operating conditions for…
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MSIB XXI-043 The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, has established multiple safety zones within the Captain of the Port New Orleans area of responsibility. These…
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MSIB XXI-040 As a result of the Bayou Sorrel river gauge reading 6.5 feet and falling, the COTP New Orleans has implemented an advisory with the following restrictions in accordance with the Waterway Action Plan Baton Rouge Annex: Bayou Sorrel…
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MSIB XXI-039 All mariners are advised that as a result of the Bayou Sorrel River gauge reading 6.9 feet and falling, the Bayou Sorrel and Port Allen Locks are open to navigation. The COTP New Orleans has also implemented an…
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MSIB XXI-038 The 2021 Hurricane Season commences June 1st and continues through November 30th. You are strongly encouraged to review your existing hurricane plan or develop a plan if you do not have one. It is extremely important to decide…
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MSIB XXI-037 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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MSIB XXI-036 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 035 “Carrollton Gauge 12 Feet and Rising”, originally published on May 14, 2021. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following requirements will no longer be…
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MSIB XXI-035 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements go into effect: For all vessels operating in the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) below Mile Marker (MM) 233.9 Above Head of Passes (AHP), including South…
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MSIB XXI-031 As a result of the Bayou Sorrel river gauge reading 6.9 feet and rising, the COTP New Orleans has implemented an advisory with the following restrictions in accordance with the Waterways Action Plan Baton Rouge Annex: Bayou Sorrel…
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MSIB XXI-033 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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MSIB XXI-032 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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MSIB XXI-030 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route Mile Marker (MM) 47: Grosse Tete Bridge Under Repairs Mariners are advised that the Grosse Tete HWY 77 bridge, located at MM 47 of the Port Allen –…
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MSIB XXI-029 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: MM 219 to MM 240 AHP LMR (30′ and falling) As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30· and predicted to fall. the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety…
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MSIB XXI-028 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 013 “Carrollton Gauge 12 Feet and Rising”, originally published on March 11, 2021. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following requirements will no longer be…
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MSIB XXI-027 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route Mile Marker (MM) 47: Grosse Tete Bridge Under Repairs Mariners are advised that the Grosse Tete HWY 77 bridge, located at MM 47 of the Port Allen –…
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MSIB XXI-025 All mariners are advised that as a result of the Bayou Sorrel River gauge reading 6.9 feet and falling, the Bayou Sorrel and Port Allen Locks are open to navigation. The COTP New Orleans has also implemented an…
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